Mock Mint Julep

Ingredients

2 cups cold water

1 1/2 cup sugar

3/4 cup lemon juice

6 mint sprigs

5 cups ice cubes

2 1/2 cups ginger ale, chilled

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Lemon slices and additional mint, opt.

Directions

In a bowl, combine the water, sugar, lemon juice and mint; stir well. Let stand for at least 45 minutes. Strain and discard mint. Place ice cubes in two 2 qt. pitchers; add half of the lemon mixture and ginger ale to each. Garnish with lemon and mint, if desired.